After taking my walleye head mold down to the local tackle shop, I found the 3/0 Gamakatsu 604 will fit the 3/8th and 1/2 ounce cavities with only minor modification. 4/0 will probably fit the 5/8 cavity, but they didn't have any for me to check. At $.37 to $.50 each even at the bulk vendors, Gamakatsu definitely ain't giving them away. I'm hoping I can find an equivalent hook for less. Gamas run small, so I'm assuming other manufacturers will be up a size.
The Mustad 32833 is great but doesn't come big enough. The Mustad 32786 might work, but it's a 60 degree hook so I assume it will require trimming some flash. The Owner 5319 is said to be a good match, but it only comes in 3/0 and 5/0 and is even more expensive. I'll be pouring these for salmon, so I really need extra strong or better. What else is out there?
The Mustad 32833 is great but doesn't come big enough. The Mustad 32786 might work, but it's a 60 degree hook so I assume it will require trimming some flash. The Owner 5319 is said to be a good match, but it only comes in 3/0 and 5/0 and is even more expensive. I'll be pouring these for salmon, so I really need extra strong or better. What else is out there?